Video & Transcript Research : 'Disabled American Veterans'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/25/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, disabled veterans free entry into the Minnesota Arboretum.
- Uh, disabled veterans free entry into the Minnesota Arboretum.
- Uh, disabled veterans free entry into the Minnesota Arboretum.
- </c><00:30:30.920><c> of</c><00:30:31.160><c> any</c> veteran has a service disability of any veteran
- During the program, the Disabled American Veterans National Commander, Coleman Nee, will speak.
Keywords:
military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- What we've got here is H.J.R. 1074, which is the Veterans Lottery Bill trust fund.
- And basically what we're going to do is set up a lottery game to fund veterans' needs.
- But this is step one of a two-step process setting up the Veterans Lottery.
- want their money to go to the veterans, they could play the veterans game; or if they want their money
- Why fund these veteran service organizations, and granted there is definitely a need?
Keywords:
Oklahoma veterans lottery, veterans trust fund, constitutional amendment, lottery proceeds, veterans services, military families, veteran assistance, emergency relief, indigent veteran funerals, veterans outreach, service organizations, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Guard, Air National Guard, Purple Heart, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma Veterans Council
Summary:
The committee began with HJR 1074, a proposed Veterans Lottery Trust Fund measure. After adopting a scrivener’s-error amendment, the author explained it would create a veterans lottery game as a two-step process: first establishing the trust fund and board structure, then returning later to authorize the game itself. Members questioned how the money would be appropriated and whether the legislature could direct spending, as well as whether the lottery would compete with existing education lottery revenue. The author said the intent was for the funds to go to the Veterans Lottery Trust Fund and then be distributed by the board, and argued it would create recurring revenue for veterans without relying on annual appropriations. The committee approved the measure 7-1 and reported it do pass.
Next, the committee considered HB 3501, which would allow the ABLE Commission to issue multiple manufacturing licenses for one premises. A PCS was adopted as the working draft without objection, and the bill passed 8-1 after brief discussion and no substantive debate.
Finally, the committee took up HJR 1070, which would require the Attorney General to be a licensed attorney. An amendment was adopted to change the required practice threshold from 10 years to 5 years to align with requirements for district judges and Supreme Court justices. Members asked about residency, whether the requirement would apply to current candidates, and why the change was needed now. The author said it would not affect current candidates but was intended for future elections so the chief law enforcement officer would be an actual attorney. The resolution passed unanimously, 9-0, and was reported do pass.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (6-21-23) - Reupload
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaMfvtwuHv0, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00:00 Meeting Start
00:00:45 Roll Call Attendance
00:02:10 Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
00:04:23 Distinguished Veteran
00:10:27 Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
00:46:30 USA Cares
01:12:03 Project Diehard
01:25:28 Disabled American Veterans (Department of Kentucky)
01:40:32 Check A Vet
02:18:56 Administrative Regulation 017 KAR 003:020, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I want to applaud our audience, the veteran service organizations in our state, and other veterans
- Many of the veterans organizations and veterans throughout the state had an initial version of the bill
- So, this bill is backed by the Big 3 and the American Veterans.
- And the American Veterans, um, they actually were included in a press release sent out from the government's
- for veteran... fund and awareness for veteran suicide.
Keywords:
veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, Governor appointment, oversight board, veterans services, veterans benefits, state veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, Alabama Veterans Home Trust Fund, veteran service officers, district managers, assistant commissioners, county veterans offices, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, veterans organizations, American Legion
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/11/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 3727 talks about an exclusion for homestead property values for disabled veterans at 200,000
- House File 3727 talks about an exclusion for homestead property values for disabled veterans at 200,000
- I'm the adjutant for the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota, and I want to thank Representative
- Just start with one story. >> I was speaking with a veteran, a severely disabled veteran.
- Priority in grant funding is given to veterans with service-connected disability.
Keywords:
veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- relates to voting services for tribal members, overseas and service voters, as well as voters with disabilities
- Secretary of State to create and use an electronic ballot portal for overseas voters, voters with disabilities
Keywords:
HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War, Afghanistan War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, veterans memorial, capitol grounds, state memorial, Secretary of State, Capitol Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs
Summary:
The State Government and Tribal Relations Committee met on policy cutoff day and took executive action on eight measures. Members first heard brief descriptions of House Bill 2514, creating a work group for the Global War on Terror Memorial; House Bill 2352, aligning the state conflict-of-interest threshold with the 1% municipal threshold; House Bill 2475, concerning agency implementation of Office of Equity guidelines; House Bill 2206, updating uniformed and overseas voting rules; House Joint Resolution 4210, removing directional limits on regular legislative sessions; House Bill 2447, naming the bluntnose sixgill shark the state shark; House Bill 2661, modernizing the Public Records Act through a JLARC review/work group; and House Bill 2572, expanding voting services for tribal members, overseas and service voters, and voters with disabilities.
The committee adopted Amendment Omley 314 to HB 2475, changing the bill so agencies would report how they would implement equity guidelines, rather than being required to follow them directly. HB 2475 then passed 4-3, with some members supporting the flexibility and others objecting that the bill was too narrow and did not adequately address tribal language access. On HB 2206, several amendments were withdrawn; Omley 297 and Omley 288 were adopted, while Omley 294 and Omley 295 were rejected. The adopted changes clarified the definition of overseas voter and made a technical cleanup, and the substitute bill passed 4-3. Members supporting the bill emphasized ballot access and consistency with federal law, while opponents raised concerns about voter nexus to Washington and possible security or abuse issues.
HB 2514, HB 2352, HB 2447, HB 2661, HB 2572, and HJR 4210 all advanced out of committee as well. HB 2514 passed unanimously, HB 2352 passed 6-1, HB 2447 passed unanimously after lighthearted discussion, HB 2661 passed unanimously after adoption of the Walsh striking amendment shifting the task force work to JLARC, HB 2572 passed 4-3 with concerns focused on the electronic ballot portal, and HJR 4210 passed 5-2, with supporters saying it would give the legislature more time to make policy and opponents warning it could open the door to a year-round legislature. The chair closed by thanking members and staff and announced the committee would reconvene the following Tuesday for a tentative agreement and work session.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 26th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we'll take up tab 3, Senate Bill 1602 on housing for veterans by Senator Wright.
- Senate Bill 1602 creates the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program within the
- Next, we'll take up tab 3, Senate Bill 1602 on housing for veterans by Senator Wright.
- Senate Bill 1602, to address veteran homelessness here in the state of Florida.
- with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
Keywords:
Space Florida, tax exemption, governmental purpose, aviation, defense industry, space exploration, semiconductor technology, veterans, housing, property management, incentives, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, vacancy relief, risk mitigation, housing finance, trust fund, Homes for Veterans, S1656, SB 1656, official state flagship
Summary:
The Committee on Military Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum and considered several memorials and bills. It first passed Senate Memorial 1714, urging Congress to support the “No Tax Dollars for Terrorist Acts” measure to prevent U.S. funds from benefiting the Taliban in Afghanistan. The committee then favorably reported SB 1512, which expands tax exemptions and procurement flexibility for Space Florida, and SB 1656, which designates the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship in place of the Western Union.
The committee also favorably reported SM 1186, which urges Congress to increase the Florida National Guard’s force structure, with supporters citing Florida’s large population and disaster response needs. Senator Sharif voiced support for the effort. Next, the committee took up SB 1602, creating a Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in selected counties to help landlords house veterans through vacancy relief and risk mitigation funds; two amendments were adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as committee substitute. SB 1604, which creates the associated trust funds within the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, also received one technical amendment and was reported favorably as committee substitute.
Throughout the meeting, several measures drew supportive testimony or comments, including representatives from Space Florida and the Florida Chamber on SB 1512 and a supporter on SB 1602. Multiple members offered to co-sponsor or support veterans-related measures. No bills were opposed in debate, all amendments were adopted without objection, and each item was reported favorably before the committee adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, ACOG is the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and it is divided into districts
Keywords:
disabled veteran, partially disabled veteran, veterans property tax exemption, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, surviving spouse, appraisal district, Tax Code, local government revenue, homestead portability, service-connected disability, veteran benefits, Texas property tax, residence homestead, disability rating, disaster response, financial assistance, helicopter, municipalities
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh this bill is an atomic uh veterans Uh this bill is an atomic uh veterans bill.<00:15:34.000><c> It's
- What this bill does, currently in Alabama, if you're a veteran and you're 1% disabled, you're exempt
- Absolutely. you're a veteran and you're 1% disabled, you're a veteran and you're 1% disabled, [clears
- </c><00:18:43.840><c> that's</c> a big deal but if many veterans that's a big deal but if many veterans
- one of our veterans drills co-sponsor one of our veterans drills that<00:20:45.679><c> I've</c><00:20
Keywords:
Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, diversity, government oversight, Sunset Law, congressional districts, HB77, absentee voting, absentee ballot, disabled voter, disability accommodation, voter assistance, ballot delivery, ballot application, designee, caregiver, election manager, vote by mail, mail ballot, ballot harvesting, voter access
TX
Keywords:
HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Particularly with the veterans and their office as well.
- Once you're 100% disabled in the military, you're that for life.
- Once you're 100% disabled in the military, you're that for life.
- It says replace line 95 on page four with the following: qualify permanently and totally disabled veterans
- Then the veteran passes, but yet they will immediately have to go and start.
Keywords:
homestead exemption, disabled veterans, tax relief, annual verification, property tax, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- ... ...include the rest of these groups: the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Alabama and the Disabled American
- In 1945, the American Legion, alongside other veteran service organizations, spearheaded the effort to
- The American Legion, the VFW, and the DAV are the largest stakeholders in veteran services in Alabama
- The Disabled American Veterans has proudly been a nonpartisan organization since... been a nonpartisan
- He is a veteran issue, and he has always taken care of our veterans when it comes to disability issues
Keywords:
veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, governor appointment, board advisory, veteran service organizations, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, veteran service officers, district managers, state veterans home trust fund, veterans benefits, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, active-duty service members, state agency reorganization, executive authority, governance reform
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m a 100% disabled American veteran.
- I’m a 100% disabled American veteran.
- I’m Trent Dils, legislative director for the Disabled American Veterans Department of Minnesota.
- I’m Trent Dils, legislative director for the Disabled American Veterans Department of Minnesota.
- ><c> of</c> disabled American veterans department of disabled American veterans department of Minnesota
Keywords:
higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight May 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's regarding the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink.
- species are more closely tied to the identity, heritage, and economy of coastal Massachusetts than the American
- Designating the American lobster as the official representation of Massachusetts would appropriately
- We respectfully urge the legislature to enact this important measure and establish the American lobster
Keywords:
asparagus, official vegetable, state symbol, Massachusetts, Veterans Memorial Rink, Waltham, municipal lease, capital management, city right of first refusal, American lobster, cultural significance, marine life, property, Lowell, state administration, legislation, local government, official state vegetable, state designation, Commonwealth
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Education Policy
Keywords:
military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, computer science, education reform, digital literacy, high school graduation, teacher training, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill proposes to address the growing parking needs of individuals with disabilities in the state
- of Texas, with a focus on disabled veterans and people with mobility impairments.
- last study and Texas population has grown by over 3 million, partly due to an increased number of disabled
- veterans, along with the rising.
- personally let you know this bill was brought to me, uh, by a continued movement from some of our disabled
Keywords:
cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration
TX
Keywords:
cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, House Bill 2703 by Representative Richard Raymond will establish July as American Patriotism
- Month in Texas, by designating July as American Patriotism.
- The organization was originally founded at the local level in 1899 by American veterans of the Spanish-American
- War and the Philippine-American War to advocate for medical care, prevention, pensions, and benefits
- To form a national organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.
Bills:
HCR75, HCR93, SB644, SCR2, SCR17, HB2703, HCR92, HCR7, HCR126, HB1615, HB1610, HB1620, HCR86, HCR7
Keywords:
Hemphill, bass fishing, tourism, state recognition, conservation, recreational activities, Nacogdoches, Garden Capital, public gardens, sustainability, horticultural heritage, hospice, palliative care, awareness day, healthcare, patient care, state regulation, taxation, education, local authority
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So all this does is bring it down so that a disabled veteran is 50% disabled or greater can apply and
- , I wasn't a disabled veteran.
- Now I am a disabled veteran and then eventually I was hired and I utilize a similar practice.
- ><c> I</c><00:03:52.239><c> was</c><00:03:52.400><c> still</c> wasn't a disabled veteran, I was still
- wasn't a disabled veteran, I was still in<00:03:52.799><c> the</c><00:03:52.959><c> process</c><00:03
Keywords:
economic development, incentives, transparency, compliance, Alabama Jobs Act, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, SB33, marriage, premarital class, conflict resolution, marriage license reform, probate judge, Administrative Office of Courts, AOC, domestic violence, intimate partner violence
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We have so many veterans that struggle, and I’ve chaired the Veterans, Defense, and Veterans Affairs
- . veterans from World War II.
- I've dealt with so many veterans, and so many veterans...
- Texas Veterans Commission.
- I'm in favor of the bill, sir, and I'm representing the Voices of Our Veterans and our veterans.
Keywords:
Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use